The "old" website, while not that old, was not working like I wanted it to. The new Joomla version is like a rocket ship. The Word Press version was like a bottle rocket. The new version is easier to navigate and has a lot more versatility. I will be able to launch the EBook version from the new site. I hope you enjoy the new look.
Welcome to the new Running on Empty Blog Site
They Just Don’t Get It
A report on NPR, on April 15, 2009, stated that the use of bottled water has decreased 1% in the past year, due primarily to the bad economy. The commentator was urging the public to use our excellent tap water that we enjoy here in the United States. The reason given to reduce the purchase of bottled water was concern over dumping the plastic bottles in land fills. Recycling was barely mentioned and the fact that the bottles were made from petroleum was not mentioned at all. Most people couldn’t tell you what water bottles are made from. Even those few that are recycled are sent to China and then sold back to us. The main problem with bottled water, aside from the fact that the bottles contain a product we already get piped to our homes, is that the bottles are made from a non-renewable resource. They are made from petroleum. That’s why we need to stop buying them.
America has water in virtually...
Citizens of the World
I haven’t been posting the past few days because my wife and I have been hosting three young high school girls from the orient. One is from Thailand, one from South Korea and one from China. The most remarkable thing about them is how similar they are. All are very respectful of anyone, but especially those older then themselves...






